US Bridges

Pr 2 KM 194.8 over Irrigation Channel

Fair

Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico · 5.7 KM Southwest of Yauco · Structure no. 014121

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 2 KM 194.8 over Irrigation Channel is a concrete slab carrying Pr 2 KM 194.8 over Irrigation Channel in Guanica Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,500 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 2 KM 194.8
CrossesIrrigation Channel
Location5.7 KM Southwest of Yauco
RouteState Highway 2
CountyGuanica Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.01214, -66.88225
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,800 (2017)
Projected traffic40,500 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 2 KM 194.8 over Irrigation Channel built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 2 KM 194.8 over Irrigation Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 2 KM 194.8 over Irrigation Channel carry?

About 29,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pr 2 KM 194.8 over Irrigation Channel?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 2 KM 194.8 over Irrigation Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.